A New Week, A New Plan.

A new week at the house means more restoration, more dust, and more lessons in patience. We were hoping to move forward with finishing the floors, but the floor products we need are taking another week to ship. Instead of sitting still (which is not really our style), we decided to pivot and start sanding downstairs so everything will be ready to go once the materials finally arrive. Sometimes with old houses, flexibility is the only way forward.

While the downstairs sanding is underway, I’ve been continuing my own project on the stairs. I’ve been stripping layers of old paint, and wow… it is truly a whole thing. It’s slow, messy, and requires way more patience than I realized, but seeing the progress has been so encouraging. Little by little, the stairs are starting to show their potential, and that keeps me motivated to keep going.

That said, this process has also made me very aware that doors are in my near future and if I’m being honest, I’m already dreading them. If you’ve ever stripped paint from doors or stairs and have tips or tricks, I am all ears. Any advice is welcome and appreciated.

Even on the weeks when plans change, it still feels good to be moving forward. This house continues to teach us how to slow down, problem-solve, and trust the process. One step, one stair, one sanded floor at a time.

I hope you all enjoy the progress pictures!!!